SOURCING SPECIALIST

Company: SSG Services Pvt. Ltd.

Department: Production / Sourcing

Location: Surat, Gujarat

Working Days: 6 Days a Week

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About the Role

We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join our Production Team. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing fabrics, trims, accessories, vendors, and production-related materials while ensuring the right quality, costing, and timely availability as per production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Source and identify new vendors, suppliers, fabrics, trims, accessories, and production materials.
- Coordinate with suppliers for price, quality, MOQ, lead time, and availability.
- Obtain and compare quotations to achieve competitive costing.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Coordinate with the Production, Design, Merchandising, and Purchase teams to understand material requirements.
- Follow up with suppliers for samples, approvals, orders, and timely deliveries.
- Ensure materials are sourced according to required quality and specifications.
- Negotiate with vendors on pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial terms.
- Maintain proper records of suppliers, quotations, samples, orders, and sourcing details.
- Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, materials, trends, and cost-effective sourcing opportunities.




- Resolve sourcing-related issues such as delays, quality discrepancies, shortages, and replacements.
- Support the production team in ensuring smooth and uninterrupted production through timely sourcing.
- Regularly visit local markets, suppliers, and manufacturing units when required.

Requirements
- 1–4 years of experience in sourcing, vendor development, production, purchase, or textile/apparel industry.
- Good knowledge of fabrics, trims, accessories, and garment production materials.
- Strong vendor negotiation and communication skills.
- Good understanding of costing and market rates.
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers and follow-ups simultaneously.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and basic computer applications.
- Solid coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Candidates with experience in textile, garment, fashion, or export-house sourcing will be preferred.

Key Skills Vendor Sourcing | Vendor Development | Fabric & Trim Sourcing | Costing | Negotiation | Market Research | Supplier Coordination | Production Coordination | Follow-ups | MS Excel

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
- PF – Employee & Employer Contribution
- Medical Insurance up to 5 Lakhs
- 18 Paid Leaves annually
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced textile and fashion business.

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